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C-47 Airplane

DC-3 SOCIETY

Join Our Community

You are joining the first type society of the DC-3, which provides type-specific guidance for operating the DC-3 and its variants, including the C-47, as a way to maintain airworthiness for the models so that future generations can see them fly. The society also serves the legacy of veterans who flew, maintained, and required the model to prevail in conflicts ranging from World War II to the Vietnam War.

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Current Membership Levels

Several membership levels are available, from multiple options for DC-3 operators, pilot/mechanic (and crew) membership for those typed and proficient in crewing and maintaining the airplane, as well, enthusiast/historian membership for those who wish to study and support the type. Additional levels include media memberships and student/collegiate opportunities.

Aircraft Owner / Operator

This membership level is tailored for Part 91 operations involving a DC-3, including cargo transport, pest control, humanitarian missions, private use, and other civil aviation activities.

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Membership includes registration for three additional crew members, to be designated at the time of online enrollment.


Member Benefits Include:
 

  • Participation in official DC-3 Society events and flyovers

  • Promotion of your aircraft and operations to our global DC-3 Society audience

  • Access to DC-3 Society affiliate partner programs and discounts

  • Discounted group purchases (e.g., parts, insurance, and more)

  • Flight operations support — including parts, supplies, and service resources for DC-3 operators

  • Pending available funding: fuel and oil support for your DC-3 when participating in a sanctioned Society flyover, flight mission, or similar event

  • Full access to the DC-3 Maintenance & Operations database and resource center

  • Marketing and booking facilitation for airshows, jump team reservations, and events

  • Pending available funding: fuel and oil support for your DC-3 when participating in a sanctioned Society flyover, flight mission, or similar event

  • Access to DC-3 Society educational programs

  • Fundraising consulting from our in-house professional (20+ years supporting nonprofit aviation; time limits apply)

  • Custom leather crew name patch for you and each of your designated crew members

  • Unit spotlight and recognition in the DC-3 Society newsletter

  • D-Day Squadron Gift (as determined by the Society)

  • Operation featured on the "Meet the DC-3 Society" webpage, presented as a Lead-Level AOO Member (newly built page)

  • Exclusive AOO discount on custom DC-3 apparel from On Final Aviation Apparel, and other partner vendors

  • Personalized Membership Certificate for display or keepsake

Aircraft Owner Operator

$725

725

Every year

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RESTORATION / RETURN TO SERVICE LEVEL

This membership level is designed for DC-3s undergoing restoration, return to service, or turbo conversions — breathing new life into flying history.

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Membership includes registration for one additional crew member, to be designated after joining the Society.


Benefits include:
 

  • Promotion of your restoration project across DC-3 Society platforms (with member-provided content and photos)

  • Direct support connections with our global operators for supplies, equipment, and restoration assistance

  • Opportunity to be featured in the DC-3 Restoration Spotlight section of our newsletter

  • Participation in the Young Historians Program to help inspire the next generation

  • Fundraising consulting from our in-house veteran (20+ years supporting nonprofit aviation; time limits apply)

  • Personalized Membership Certificate for framing or keepsake

  • Access to some core AOO-level benefits, including discounted parts and supplies, apparel discounts, recognition, and more

Restoration Aircraft Owner / Operator

$425

425

Every year

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MUSEUM AOO LEVEL

This membership level is designed for museums that operate, display, and/or use a DC-3 type for outreach.

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Membership includes registration for one additional crew member, to be designated at the time of joining the Society.


Benefits include:
 

  • Promotion of museum-related DC-3 events across DC-3 Society platforms

  • Facilitation of local crews or veterans for museum DC-3 educational or speaking engagements

  • Hosting site for the documentary film “Into Flight Once More” narrated by Gary Sinise and produced by Sound Off Films

  • Opportunity to contribute to the DC-3/Museum Spotlight section of our newsletter

  • Fundraising consulting from our in-house veteran (20+ years supporting nonprofit aviation; time limits apply)

  • Personalized Membership Certificate for framing or keepsake

  • Access to some core AOO-level benefits, including discounted parts and supplies, affiliate partner programs, apparel discounts, recognition, and more

Museum AOO

$250

250

Every year

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DC-3 CREW LEVEL

This membership level is designed for DC-3 type-rated pilots (PIC or SIC), certified mechanics, jumpmasters/loadmasters, parachutists, flight engineers, and student DC-3 pilots.


Benefits Include:
 

  • Listing of pilots and mechanics in the Society database for maintenance, ferry, instruction, or type rating services (opt-in with membership team required)

  • Access to up-to-date airworthiness documentation consolidated by our maintenance committee

  • Ability to affiliate your DC-3 with the DC-3 Society

  • Support, promotion, and valuable discounts to help tell your aircraft’s story for future generations

  • Custom leather soft name patch

  • Special discount on custom DC-3 apparel with partner, On Final Aviation Apparel

  • Access to maintenance and operations database and other resources

  • Access to DC-3 Society affiliate partner programs and discounts

  • Opportunity for crew spotlights in newsletter feature stories

  • Annual DC-3 Society gift (as determined by the Society)

  • Listing of DPEs and instructors in the members-only section of the website developed for DC-3 training

  • Personalized Membership Certificate for framing or keepsake

DC-3 Crew

$150

150

Every year

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MEDIA LEVEL

This level is designated for media professionals.


Benefits Include:
 

  • Attendance at DC-3 Society events

  • Subscription to the DC-3 Society newsletter

  • Access to DC-3 Society affiliate partner programs and discounts

  • Historical participation with DC-3 Society Outreach & Education Programs

  • On-board access to available flyovers, formation training sorties, seasonal training events, and showcase events

  • Listing on the DC-3 Society Media Distribution list

  • Media gift from the DC-3 Society (as determined by the Society)

  • Possible listing on the media page of the DC-3 Society website

  • Personalized Membership Certificate for framing or keepsake

Media Level

$75

75

Every year

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ENTHUSIAST/HISTORIAN LEVEL

This membership level is designed for DC-3 enthusiasts and WWII historians passionate about sharing the service and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation.


Benefits Include:
 

  • Invitation to all DC-3 Society events

  • Participation in DC-3 Society Outreach & Education Programs

  • Subscription to the DC-3 Society newsletter

  • Annual DC-3 Society gift (as determined by the Society)

  • Personalized Membership Certificate for framing or keepsake

Enthusiast / Historian

$75

75

Every year

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STUDENT/COLLEGIATE LEVEL

This membership level is designed for high school and collegiate students interested in aviation history and the DC-3 legacy.


Benefits Include:
 

  • Invitation to all DC-3 Society events

  • Participation in DC-3 Society Outreach & Education Programs

  • Opportunity to contribute to the DC-3 Society newsletter

  • Access to aircraft and crews during public events (as available)

  • Eligibility to join the Young Historians Program

  • Personalized Membership Certificate for framing or keepsake

Student / Collegiate

$25

25

Every year

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Select a plan that is right for you.

  • Aircraft Owner Operator

    725$
    Every year
    Part 91 operations involving DC-3 & other transport ops...
     
    • Your membership includes three additional crew members.

  • Restoration Aircraft Owner / Operator

    425$
    Every year
    DC-3 operations currently undergoing restoration.
     
    • Your membership includes one additional crew member.

  • DC-3 Crew

    150$
    Every year
    DC-3 type rated pilot
     

    • Museum AOO

      250$
      Every year
      Museums which operate and/or display a DC-3
       
      • Your membership includes one additional crew member.

    • Media Level

      75$
      Every year
      Designated for media professionals.
       

      • Enthusiast / Historian

        75$
        Every year
        DC-3 enthusiasts, as well as, WWII historians
         

        • Student / Collegiate

          25$
          Every year
          Designed for any high school or collegiate student.
           
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